draw /drɔː/ (drew /druː/ , drawn /drɔːn/ ) ► SEE ALLdraw backdraw sth down draw sth down (from sth)draw down on sth draw down on sb draw sth from sthdraw in draw indraw into sth draw sb indraw sb into sthdraw sb into doing sthdraw sth indraw sth offdraw ondraw on sthdraw out draw outdraw out of sth draw sb outdraw sth outdraw sth outdraw sth out of sthdraw updraw sth/sb updraw sth updraw yourself updraw upon sth●ˌdraw ˈback1.to move away from sb/sth, especially sb/sth that makes you feel frightened（尤指因害怕）退缩，后退；畏避◆She drew back from the window in case anyone saw her. 她从窗口缩回，免得被人看见。2.(from sth/from doing sth)to decide not to do sth, because you are afraid of what might happen缩手不干；畏缩；退却◆The government has drawn back from making a commitment to reform the voting system. 对投票制度改革，政府已决定不作承诺。[v + adv]●ˌdraw sth ˈdown (especially NAmE) to reduce the amount of sth, especially money, by using it and spending it减少，消耗（尤指钱款）◆Higher production costs will draw down cash gains from rising farm prices. 生产成本上升会减少农产品涨价带来的现金收益。OBJfunds[v + adv + n][v + n/pron + adv]●ˌdraw sth ˈdown (from sth)●ˌdraw ˈdown on sth (especially NAmE) (business商业) to take money from a fund that a bank, etc. has made available（从银行贷款等中）提取，支取（现金）◆If you draw down income from your investment too quickly, it may not last long. 如果从投资中过快地提取收益，就会难以持久。OBJincome[v + adv + n][v + n/pron + adv][v + adv + prep]●ˌdraw ˈdown on sb (NAmE, slang) to pull a gun out and point it at sb拔枪对准◆What do you think you’re doing, drawing down on a cop? 你以为你在干什么啊，拿枪指着警察？[v + prep]●ˈdraw sth from sthto get sth from a particular source从…中获得◆Many artists and poets have drawn their inspiration from the landscape. 众多艺术家和诗人从自然风光中汲取灵感。◆At times of crisis, we drew strength from each other. 危难时刻我们彼此鼓劲。OBJinspiration, comfort, support[v + n/pron + prep]●ˌdraw ˈin (BrE) (usually used in the progressive tenses通常用于进行时) when evenings or nights are drawing in, it is gradually becoming darker earlier in the evening because winter is coming（天黑）渐早；（白昼）渐短◆The nights are drawing in fast now. 天黑得越来越早了。◆Evening was already drawing in. 天黑得越来越早了。◆It was the end of September and the days had begun to draw in. 当时是 9 月末，白天开始变短了。SYNclose in OPPdraw out (BrE) [v + adv]●ˌdraw ˈin●ˌdraw ˈinto sth (especially BrE) if a train draws in, or draws into a station, it slowly enters a station and stops at the platform（列车）到站，进站停靠◆The London train drew in late. 发自伦敦的列车到站时晚点了。◆I got to the platform just as the train was drawing into the station. 我赶到月台时，火车正徐徐进站。SYNpull in, pull into sth OPPdraw out, draw out of sth[v + adv][v + prep]●ˌdraw sb ˈin●ˌdraw sb ˈinto sth●ˌdraw sb ˈinto doing sthto make sb become involved or take part in sth, although they do not want to使牵涉进去；使卷入某事◆I didn’t like the book when I started it, but the strange story soon drew me in. 我开始读时并不喜欢这本书，但是离奇的故事情节很快把我吸引住了。◆I refuse to be drawn into this argument. 我拒绝参与这场争论。OBJconversation, discussion, argument, situation SYNinvolve sb(in sth)NOTEOften used in the passive.常用于被动语态。[v + n/pron + adv][v + adv + n][v + n/pron + prep]●ˌdraw sth ˈinif you draw in a breath, you breathe deeply or quickly深吸，迅速吸入（一口气）◆She drew in a deep breath at the magical sight of the city below. 她俯视迷人的城市景色，不禁深深地吸了一口气。◆He drew in his breath sharply. 他猛吸了一口气。OBJ onlya, your, etc. breath[v + adv + n][v + n/pron + adv]●ˌdraw sth ˈoffto remove some liquid from a larger amount抽出，排掉（液体）◆He drew off a glass of beer. 他倒了一杯啤酒。[v + n/pron + adv][v + adv + n]●ˌdraw ˈon (of a time or a season时光或季节) to slowly pass渐渐过去；荏苒◆As night drew on, it became clear he wasn’t coming. 夜渐深了，显然他是不会来了。[v + adv]●ˈdraw on sth1. ( ˈdraw upon sthmore formal) to use sth that you have or that is available to help you do sth凭借；利用◆The assignment asked us to draw on our experiences while we were in England. 这个任务要求我们借鉴在英国时的经验。◆I’ll have to draw on my savings to pay for the car. 我得动用积蓄买那辆车。◆Sections of the book should be drawn on as required. 应按要求参考本书章节。OBJexperience, work, resources, savings, tradition2.if you draw on a cigarette or a pipe, etc., you breathe smoke into your mouth from it吸，抽（烟等）◆He drew on his cigar. 他吸了一口雪茄。OBJcigar, cigarette, pipe[v + prep]●ˌdraw ˈout (BrE) (usually used in the progressive tenses通常用于进行时) when evenings or nights are drawing out, it is gradually becoming lighter for longer in the evening because spring is coming（天黑）渐晚；（白昼）渐长◆After March the evenings started drawing out. 3 月过后，夜晚开始来得迟了。OPPdraw in (BrE) [v + adv]●ˌdraw ˈout●ˌdraw ˈout of sth (especially BrE) if a train draws out or draws out of a station, it begins to move and slowly leaves the station（列车）离站，出站◆I arrived in time to see the train drawing out. 我赶到时正好看到火车徐徐离站。◆The train drew slowly out of the station. 火车缓缓开出车站。SYNpull out, pull out of sth OPPdraw in, draw into sth[v + adv][v + adv + prep]●ˌdraw sb ˈoutto encourage sb who is shy to talk freely鼓励（羞怯的人）畅谈；引…开口◆I tried to draw him out on the subject of his life in Africa. 我设法让他好好谈谈他在非洲的生活。[v + n/pron + adv]●ˌdraw sth ˈoutto make sth such as a meeting or an event last longer than usual or longer than it should拖延，拉长（会议、活动等）◆They drew the interview out to over an hour. 他们拖拖沓沓面试了一个多小时。◆The process is likely to be drawn out over several months. 这一过程有可能拖几个月。[v + n/pron + adv][v + adv + n]▸ˌdrawn-ˈout ( ˌlong-drawn-ˈout, ˈlong-drawnless frequent)
adjective
lasting longer than you expect or too long拖延的；拖沓的；旷日持久的◆The negotiations were difficult and drawn-out. 谈判很艰难，迟迟没有结果。◆It was another long-drawn-out meeting. 这又是一次冗长的会议。●ˌdraw sth ˈout●ˌdraw sth ˈout of sthto take money out of a bank account（从银行账户）取（钱），提（款）◆How much money did you draw out? 你取了多少钱？◆Several thousand pounds had been drawn out of the account. 有几千英镑从这个账户提走了。SYNtake sth out, take sth out of sth, withdraw sth(from sth) (more formal) [v + n/pron + adv][v + adv + n][v + n/pron + adv + prep]●ˌdraw ˈup●ˌdraw sth/sb ˈupto come to a stop; to make sth/sb/yourself stop（使）停下，停止◆A taxi drew up outside. 出租车在外面停了下来。◆He drew the car up at the front door. 他把车停在前门。◆He was walking towards the door when a loud knock drew him up sharply. 他朝门走去，响亮的敲门声令他猛地收住脚步。SYNpull up, pull sb up, pull yourself up[v + adv][v + n/pron + adv]●ˌdraw sth ˈup1.to make or write sth that needs careful planning拟就；草拟◆My solicitor is drawing up the contract. 我的律师正在起草合同。◆Clear guidelines need to be drawn up. 需要拟订明确的指导方针。◆We’ve drawn up a plan of action. 我们制订了行动计划。OBJcontract, agreement, plan SYNformulate sth (more formal) 2.to bring sth nearer to sb/sth将…拉近；使靠近◆She drew up another chair and sat with them. 她拉过一把椅子，和他们坐在一起。◆He drew his knees up to his chest. 他把双膝抱在胸前。OBJchair, knees SYNpull sth up[v + adv + n][v + n/pron + adv]●ˌdraw yourself ˈupto stand up very straight so that you are as tall as possible站得笔直；挺直身体◆She drew herself up to her full height and glared at me. 她昂首挺胸站着，对我怒目而视。SYNpull yourself up[v + pron + adv]●ˈdraw upon sth➡draw on sth (1)